From Thanksgiving to Christmas to the beginning of a new year, everyone loves the holiday season. I especially love this time of year because it’s when I get to relax and enjoy with my large (and constantly increasing) family. But there's one part of this time of year that is different for me than for most people. When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, that is not the beginning of my new year.
Read MoreDid you know that our generation is the most community service-oriented, action taking, ‘lets make a difference’ generation alive today?
Read MoreDid you know that we are a little less than 20 days away from Christmas? Thanksgiving recently passed and the holiday season is officially in full swing. If you're anything like me, this information gets you really excited. Who doesn't love the holidays? However, the holidays are more than just gifts, parties, and secret santa exchanges. It is our annual reminder to pause and think about what we are thankful for.
Read MoreInstead of going for mainstream negative-footprint products, look into purchasing from some of our favorite brands this season that are making the world a better place one gift at a time. Click here to see 5 gifts that give back!
Read MoreEveryday is an opportunity for a new challenge, a new experience, and a new lesson...
Read MoreWhen I was 16 years old I had the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic with LIFO Missions to participate in my first service trip. At the time, I was unaware that nearly 663 million people did not have access to clean water or that 1 in 3 individuals did not even have a toilet. I was oblivious to the fact that children spent their days collecting water for their families instead of going to school.
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Anyone that has ever participated on a BLUE Missions Trip knows of the Fab 5. These five amazing men are the backbone of any and every BLUE trip. Without them, none of the amazing work we do is possible.
Read MoreThis project isn’t just about making clean water available; it is about bringing life and opportunity to the community.
Read MoreHelping versus Serving. Two similar words yet they have very different meanings. This article written by Rachel Naomi does a great job of differentiating the two.
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